Travel Thirst » Discovery http://travelthirst.com Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:43:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 Swedish must have things for the trip http://travelthirst.com/swedish-must-have-things-for-the-trip/ http://travelthirst.com/swedish-must-have-things-for-the-trip/#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:43:40 +0000 admin http://travelthirst.com/?p=313 Which things to pack in the suitcase for the big trip depends to some extent what country you come from. For all the Swedes, it might be difficult to manage without the snus. Fortunately, today there is the opportunity to grab some snus online for all those who are addicted. Over the years snus is one of the things that been hard to get hold of for all the Swedish globe-trotters and the popularity of the snus has never really broken through in the same way in other countrys than Sweden. All the Swedes around the world who  receive the news about how easiley it is to grab some snus online do it  with a smile on their face. The only thing nedeed to do an order online is an internet connection and a computer. It is no longer difficult to order snuff wherever you are.

Which country you come from can determine what you think is important to bring along during the trip. While some people wants to bring their favorite book to the travel destination others always brings a classic food product that they find it hard to live without. The point to travel around the world is to meet and experience new cultures and also to be ready to entertain new ideas. But at the same time, there is nothing wrong with wanting to bring things from one’s culture along the trip. Snus, which is a common product in Sweden, becomes something many people find it hard to live without.

]]> http://travelthirst.com/swedish-must-have-things-for-the-trip/feed/ The pyramids of Giza & Sphinx http://travelthirst.com/the-pyramids-of-giza-sphinx/ http://travelthirst.com/the-pyramids-of-giza-sphinx/#comments Fri, 22 May 2009 13:29:11 +0000 admin http://travelthirst.com/?p=93
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The pyramids embody the spirit of ancient Egypt. Shrouded in mystery, protected by legendary curses and one of the most impressive architectural achievements from the world dating back before Christ, they are an absolute must-see at some point in your life.

The pyramids of Giza
While there are nearly 100 pyramids scattered across the Egyptian desert, the Pyramids of Giza have been classed as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The biggest pyramid is the Great Pyramid of Cheops – a huge three-chambered structure where the sarcophagus of Pharaoh Cheops, otherwise known as Khufu, was found. Mysteriously there is thought to be a fourth chamber but archaeologists can’t find it.

The Sphinx
Also demanding of a visit is the Sphinx. Built in the image of Pharaoh Cheops’ son, Chephren (Khafre) with a lion’s body, the Sphinx is a colossal structure carved out of limestone and filled with a network of tunnels, the purpose of which remains unknown. Erosion and some early Turkish target practice have damaged the nose and beard of the Sphinx, but its magnificence remains intact.

Read more about Egypt, including The Red Sea area, The Nile, Valley of the Kings and Cairo.

]]> http://travelthirst.com/the-pyramids-of-giza-sphinx/feed/ The Red Sea Area http://travelthirst.com/the-red-sea-area/ http://travelthirst.com/the-red-sea-area/#comments Fri, 22 May 2009 13:27:04 +0000 admin http://travelthirst.com/?p=91 Steeped in ancient biblical history, the Red Sea is where God is said to have parted the sea for Moses and the Israelites who were fleeing from the Egyptian army. Wheels from some pharaoh’s chariots have since been found in the Red Sea which has re-invigorated believers and prompted re-inspection of the Old Testament accounts of this event.

Truth or legend, the Red Sea area still retains its link to the past through its ancient architecture and ports. A visit to Berenice would prove an archaeologists dream. This ancient city dates back to 275 B.C when it was founded by Ptolemy II Philadelphus to revive trade in the Red Sea. Visit the Temple of Semiramis, the emerald mines at Wadi Sakait or the island of Zabargad who’s semi-precious stone was mined from as early as 1500 B.C.

]]> http://travelthirst.com/the-red-sea-area/feed/ The Valley of the Kings http://travelthirst.com/the-valley-of-the-kings/ http://travelthirst.com/the-valley-of-the-kings/#comments Fri, 22 May 2009 13:25:30 +0000 admin http://travelthirst.com/?p=89 The Valley of the Kings is in Luxor set amongst huge sandstone cliffs. This is where the Ancient Egyptians used to bury their regal dead. Great Pharaohs would be laid to rest in magnificent tombs deep under the earth. The tombs would be filled with treasures and belongings that the Pharaoh would need in the next life.

The tombs here are reached through a series of highly decorated tunnels, all telling their own stories of a time forgotten. While most of the tombs are empty, having been long since plundered or the artefacts removed for preservation, you can still see the remains of Tutankhamun in his tomb that was discovered in this area.

Also in Luxor, between the main town and the Valley of the Kings, stands the Colossi of Memnon. Two huge statues, that used to guard the gates of the Temple of Amenophis III which no longer exists, tower above you magnificently reaching high into the air. As with many constructs in Egypt, their sheer size will have you marvelling at the ground-breaking engineering and grandeur of such an ancient time.

]]> http://travelthirst.com/the-valley-of-the-kings/feed/ The River Nile http://travelthirst.com/the-river-nile/ http://travelthirst.com/the-river-nile/#comments Fri, 22 May 2009 13:22:47 +0000 admin http://travelthirst.com/?p=87
Feluccas on the Nile

Feluccas on the Nile

No trip to Egypt is complete without taking a journey down the River Nile. The Nile was the life-blood of Ancient Egypt, its waters fertilising the land, carrying trade and providing fish and textiles: the Papyrus reeds that grew alongside the Nile were made into the earliest forms of paper.

A Nile boat trip is also a convenient way to see many of the old temples of Egypt as well as typical Egyptian villages that built up around the delta land either side of the river. The Aswan High Dam, the newer version of the Aswan Dam is also definitely worth a look. It is a massive construct and modern feat of engineering that has helped control the flooding of the Nile to protect the villages that have multiplied at its banks.

]]> http://travelthirst.com/the-river-nile/feed/ Cairo http://travelthirst.com/cairo/ http://travelthirst.com/cairo/#comments Fri, 22 May 2009 13:20:23 +0000 admin http://travelthirst.com/?p=85
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When visiting Egypt, a visit into the capital, Cairo, is a must; if only to see how modern life combines with its ancient routes, visible in the form of the pyramids and other historic landmarks that are found here. Cairo is the largest city in the whole of Africa and one of the most populous cities in the world. Bustling with tourism and business, there’s plenty of shopping, eating, drinking and sight-seeing to be done here. Khan El-Khalili is an ancient shopping area where you’ll find markets that date back to 1382, as well as shops with their own little factories and workshops attached.

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities can also be found in Cairo. It has the most extensive collection of Ancient Egyptian artefacts in the world and helps you make sense of the sites you’ll be visiting. Any remains from the pyramids that weren’t stolen by tomb robbers will be in this museum so it makes for enthralling viewing.

]]> http://travelthirst.com/cairo/feed/ Egypt: Curses and Construction http://travelthirst.com/egypt-curses-and-construction/ http://travelthirst.com/egypt-curses-and-construction/#comments Fri, 22 May 2009 13:15:20 +0000 admin http://travelthirst.com/?p=83
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If myths and legends fill you with intrigue and the desire to get your map and archaeology kit out, there’s no better place to explore than Egypt. Ancient pyramids, pharaoh’s tombs, hidden treasures yet to be uncovered that still lurk under expanses of rolling desert, there really is a historical feast to be consumed in this African wonder.

Take a look at some of the must-see sights in Egypt:

The Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx
The Red Sea area
The Valley of the Kings
The River Nile
Cairo

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